The Oxford Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints invites the community to an open house celebrating the renovation and expansion of its building. The building is located at 3501 S. Lamar Boulevard. (February 28, 2010)

The faithful grounds crew which prepares the field for Ole Miss baseball gets to work early in the morning to get ready for an afternoon game — and always keeps an eye on the weather. But when you’re a devoted fan of the Rebels yourself, the hard work is well worth it. (February 26, 2010, Page 1B)

Wednesday, March 10, 11:30 a.m. at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of the University of Mississippi. The program will feature Giuseppe Verdi’s “Overture to Les Vespres Sciliennes,” Samuel Barber’s “Adagio for Strings” and Don Freund’s “Three Preludes.” Admission is free to area school children. Part of a series of orchestra concerts especially for students in elementary grades. The programs, under the direction of Ronald Vernon, featuring faculty and advanced student performers, are drawn from the Music Department’s regular-season programming, but with special introductions and commentary designed to help young people understand and appreciate the music. (February 26, 2010)

The party will coincide with this year’s Oxford Conference for the Book, which is dedicated to Barry Hannah. In honor of Hannah, several of his books will be raffled off and John Oliver Hodges will be performing a musical rendition of Hannah’s novel, “Ray.” Jane Rule Burdine, Ward Long and John Oliver Hodges will have photographs on display. There will also be readings by featured authors, refreshments and a raffle for prizes including tickets to a show at The Lyric Oxford and records from Fat Possum Records. Admission to the party is $5 to drink and hang out, and $10 to also receive a copy of the magazine. There will also be books from several of the featured authors and limited edition prints by Jane Rule Burdine for sale. (February 26, 2010)

A sampler of Oxford’s visual and performing arts, featuring a performance by Oxford Ballet Company; three improv plays by LaffCo; a poetry reading by Danielle Sellers and Mark Adamec; visual arts exhibits by Oxford artists and interactive visual arts by Chandra Williams; music by The Sleeping Bulls, and from the Oxford Songwriters Association: Jon Michael McLeod, Anne Le Gall and Mark Van Boeing. Saturday, March 6, from 7-9 p.m. at the Powerhouse Community Arts Center. Admission is $10. (February 26, 2010)

Tuesday, March 2, at the Powerhouse Community Arts Center from 7-9 p.m. The March show will feature Donovan McCain House Band, Ben Yarbrough & Sarah Jacobs and Jesse Pinion. Tickets are $7 at the door. (February 26, 2010)